Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Detmold District
Kreis Lippe
Oerlinghausen
Beech Tree With Exposed Roots
Germany
North Rhine-Westphalia
Detmold District
Kreis Lippe
Oerlinghausen
Beech Tree With Exposed Roots
Hiking Highlight
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This Highlight is in a protected area
Please check local regulations for: Naturpark Teutoburger Wald / Eggegebirge
Location: Oerlinghausen, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
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Here lives the fearless figure "The Headless Horseman".
The headless horseman is originally an undead revenant that appears in the folk tales of German-speaking countries. Similar figures also exist in other areas, such as the Dullahan of Irish mythology.
It is indeed reminiscent of the movie: Sleepy Hollow.
May 21, 2022
An impressive beech tree shows her tree roots liberated from wind and rain.
November 28, 2018
Under the washed-out root there is now even a small cave that you can look through.
January 2, 2022
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Location: Oerlinghausen, Kreis Lippe, Detmold District, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
4.7
(87)
364
01:30
5.43km
90m
4.8
(273)
1,109
02:50
10.4km
160m
4.7
(385)
1,499
06:48
24.7km
410m